tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post15844155326264264..comments2023-06-22T02:52:16.261-06:00Comments on Redwood's Medical Edge: Are Home Deliveries Safe?Jordyn Redwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14021715235725750286noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-47405486263849378262012-03-05T15:36:14.988-07:002012-03-05T15:36:14.988-07:00Me, too. It is a little like having my own baby ag...Me, too. It is a little like having my own baby again-- without the pain, and pushing, and breast feeding (oh, and weight gain!). <br /><br />Though my two beautiful daughters were worth it.Jordyn Redwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021715235725750286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-85987657958116478902012-03-05T13:10:15.420-07:002012-03-05T13:10:15.420-07:00Your welcome, Jordyn. Thank you for the opportunit...Your welcome, Jordyn. Thank you for the opportunity. This topic is near and <br />dear to my heart. <br /><br />I can't wait for your new novel to come out in June!Tanya Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675674451848257499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-34146876538034919202012-03-05T12:30:03.450-07:002012-03-05T12:30:03.450-07:00Tanya, Thanks so much for this valuable and though...Tanya, Thanks so much for this valuable and thought provoking post. Great information and insight from you and our expert commenters.Jordyn Redwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021715235725750286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-7222235494616296982012-03-05T12:29:14.126-07:002012-03-05T12:29:14.126-07:00I think in this day-- you can have both the comfor...I think in this day-- you can have both the comfort of home and the safety of a hospital. These are great points ladies!Jordyn Redwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021715235725750286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-55868916994426188452012-03-05T12:28:15.062-07:002012-03-05T12:28:15.062-07:00Carol,
I like your point and I think that's a...Carol,<br /><br />I like your point and I think that's a question to ask if you are considering a home delivery. Are you fine with the undesirable outcome if it happens? As Kim noted above, by the time you get to a hospital, it may be too late to do anything to help the mother or the baby.Jordyn Redwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021715235725750286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-67133847039626736962012-03-05T12:26:36.289-07:002012-03-05T12:26:36.289-07:00Great points, Kim! Glad you stopped by. It's a...Great points, Kim! Glad you stopped by. It's always valuable hearing the anesthesia point of view on such an important topic.Jordyn Redwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021715235725750286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-59788993025796653862012-03-05T10:27:54.272-07:002012-03-05T10:27:54.272-07:00Thanks, Dr. Goodwin. It's sounds like your met...Thanks, Dr. Goodwin. It's sounds like your methods are the ideal and what all<br />OB/GYN's should emulate!Tanya Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675674451848257499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-55493006930937339922012-03-05T10:18:42.954-07:002012-03-05T10:18:42.954-07:00Kim, thanks so much for your insight. I agree
it&...Kim, thanks so much for your insight. I agree <br />it's the "what ifs" that get me. In my opinion,<br />it's just not worth the risk. You're right in <br />pointing out that a mother may not know she <br />or her baby is in trouble. I'm happy to have <br />provided some helpful statistics. <br /><br />Carol, I'm so glad delivering in a hospital <br />has come such a long way! No longer do we <br />shave and force enemas, but strive to make <br />the process as comfortable and therapeutic <br />as possible providing medical stability. Thank <br />goodness! <br /><br />I'd also like to add that doulas are welcome <br />in the hospital setting, a great way to ensure <br />the laboring mother is being heard by her <br />significant other and medical staff. :)Tanya Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675674451848257499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-38489980767683127352012-03-05T10:06:27.030-07:002012-03-05T10:06:27.030-07:00I'm an OB/GYN. I strive to provide the best ca...I'm an OB/GYN. I strive to provide the best care for my patients. I am very flexible. I encourage ambulation, a warm showers, the "hospital hot tub" (not overly hot), birthing balls, bars, you name. If all is going well, yes, please do what gives you comfort. I do not cut episiotomies (unless I have no choice) and I employ mineral or olive oil to help stretch the perineum. I am happy to report that I deliver many women without lacerations. That being said, the cozy family friendly labor rooms are seconds away from the operating room should emergent or nonemergent surgical intervention is readily available. Why take a risk with you and your baby?Tanya Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241512421768877764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-54230467693593626922012-03-05T09:55:24.329-07:002012-03-05T09:55:24.329-07:00In my child bearing years, hospital births were ho...In my child bearing years, hospital births were horrifying--legs strapped, shaved and given enemas and institutional. For my daughter, the process was like being at home with non of my horrors.<br /><br />That said, my daughter had to be delivered with forceps. I was minutes from a c-section. I ended up hemororaging (after discharge). My sister-in-law ended up with ecclampsia and nearly died. (Please forgive my non-medical spelling.<br /><br />With life-threatening issues facing both mother and child, there is no way I would have a home birth or recommend one. 9/10 times (my stats) they're fine. I could never forgive myself if that 10th time was mine and my child died.<br /><br />Very interesting blog.Carol McClainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225606888246883508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-87421094100344649722012-03-05T09:49:31.790-07:002012-03-05T09:49:31.790-07:00I fully agree that a Mom should be able to have wh...I fully agree that a Mom should be able to have what she feels is the best option for her concerning a delivery. However, they often don't have the understanding or knowledge of all the "what if's." Seems simple. "If I have trouble, I'll just go to the hospital." The question is, will you know you're in trouble or the baby is in trouble in time to get to the hospital? For a baby in distress, seconds are precious. And as one who has been called to "pick up the pieces" medically when things have gone awry at home, it is very difficult to come into the middle of a situation and have a good outcome despite all the "miracles" of modern medicine. There is a reason that people stopped having home births and it transitioned to the hospital birth in the first place! I completely agree with Tanya. Advocate for yourself and your baby concerning your worries about a hospital birth. But at the same time, respect that they have years of knowledge and education to make sure things are safe for you and the baby and an IV may not be your desire, but having one may save your life in case of emergency. <br /><br />Tanya, thanks for the statistics. We have 2 lay midwives in our area and as a CRNA, I am asked about home births by couples considering it. I had my personal opinions but I am glad to have actual statistics to cite.Kim Zweygardt CRNAhttp://www.kimzweygardt.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-4621224103872831402012-03-05T08:53:12.617-07:002012-03-05T08:53:12.617-07:00Sharon, I'm happy to hear when home deliveries...Sharon, I'm happy to hear when home deliveries go as planned, but I have to say I <br />when I know of a friend or family member delivering at home, I pray for a good outcome<br />and that they won't fall victim to what statistics show us.<br /><br />It sounds like your hospital deliveries weren't ideal. I believe OB physicians and nursing <br />staff are working to make hospital deliveries more therapeutic for the delivering mother.<br />Gone are the days when the doctor is god and the patient has no say. It's about<br />communicating your expectations and maintaining a mutual respect between patient <br />and doctor. I emphasize again to anyone reading, if you feel your delivering physician <br />or nursing staff are not respecting your birth plan or wishes without sufficient medical <br />reason, protect your rights. All hospitals now have patient advocates who assist patients <br />in communicating their perspective to hospital staff. Feel free to utilize them.<br /><br />This is a personal issue many mothers and medical staff are highly passionate about and <br />with good reason. Thanks for sharing your experiences, Sharon! :)Tanya Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675674451848257499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365990433045665296.post-2770175092784358162012-03-05T04:54:37.895-07:002012-03-05T04:54:37.895-07:00I had two home births. One was planned with a medi...I had two home births. One was planned with a medical doctor coming to my home. My mother was horrified.<br /><br />That doctor retired and the next birth, we could not get a doctor to agree to come. But after about a month of false labor and spending one whole night in the hospital with my stubborn little guy, he was finally born at home. Sigh.<br /><br />Life is full of interesting experiences. We had three hospital births. We won't go into all that at this time. Sigh.Story and Logic Media Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317731231950753140noreply@blogger.com